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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172)

SLK 200 2.0

184 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 3) 276 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    279 km/h
    173 mph
  • Most powerful
    276 hp
    206 kW
  • Highest torque
    465 Nm
    343 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    200 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    909 km
    565 mi
  • Largest trunk
    225 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    29/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 3)276 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 2)239 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 1)217 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0184 hp
Power
276hp206kW+92 hp
239hp178kW+55 hp
217hp162kW+33 hp
184hp137kW
Torque
465Nm343lb-ft+165 Nm
405Nm299lb-ft+105 Nm
366Nm270lb-ft+66 Nm
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,380kg3,042lb
1,380kg3,042lb
1,380kg3,042lb
Gross weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,770kg3,902lb
1,770kg3,902lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
+39 km/h
265 km/h
165 mph
+25 km/h
256 km/h
159 mph
+16 km/h
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
73.7s99% target: 276 km/h / 172 mph-9.0 s
Calculated
77.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph-5.3 s
Calculated
79.8s99% target: 253 km/h / 157 mph-2.9 s
Calculated
82.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s-1.6 s
5.9s-1.1 s
6.3s-0.7 s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
17.4s-10.5 s
Calculated
20.3s-7.6 s
Calculated
22.6s-5.3 s
Calculated
27.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.0s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s-1.5 s
Calculated
14.0s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.3s-0.6 s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
337Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
909km565mi
Calculated
909km565mi
Calculated
909km565mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,134mm163in
4,134mm163in
4,134mm163in
4,134mm163in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,301mm51in
1,301mm51in
1,301mm51in
1,301mm51in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
2,430mm96in
2,430mm96in
2,430mm96in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,565mm62in
1,565mm62in
1,565mm62in
1,565mm62in
Trunk volume
225L
225L
225L
225L
Max trunk volume
335L
335L
335L
335L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
2
2
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
60L
60L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 3) 276 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 2) 239 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 1) 217 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0 184 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 3) 276 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 2) 239 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 1) 217 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0 184 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 3)276 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 2)239 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 1)217 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0184 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 3)276 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 2)239 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 1)217 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0184 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.7 s
6.0 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.3 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.4 s
20.3 s
22.6 s
27.9 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.2 s
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.8 s
12.1 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.0 s
14.3 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
110 mph
169 km/h
105 mph
164 km/h
102 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 3) 276 hp has 92 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0 184 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0 184 hp and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 3) 276 hp: 92 hp (69 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 3) 276 hp and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0 184 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 2) 239 hp and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 1) 217 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 3)276 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 2)239 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 1)217 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0184 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 3)276 hp
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 2)239 hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 1)217 hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0184 hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 3)276 hp
276 hp
206 kW
5.4 s
279 km/h
173 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 2)239 hp
239 hp
178 kW
5.9 s
265 km/h
165 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 1)217 hp
217 hp
162 kW
6.3 s
256 km/h
159 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0184 hp
184 hp
137 kW
7.0 s
240 km/h
149 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 3)276 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 1)217 hp
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 3)276 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 1)217 hp
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 3) 276 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 3)276 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 2)239 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 1)217 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.3 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0184 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 3)276 hp
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 2)239 hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 1)217 hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0184 hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 3)276 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 2)239 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 1)217 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 2.0184 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
239 hp
178 kW
217 hp
162 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
405 Nm
299 lb-ft
366 Nm
270 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.3 s
7.0 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Range score
909 km
565 mi
909 km
565 mi
909 km
565 mi
909 km
565 mi
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 3) 276 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 2) 239 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 1) 217 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0 184 hp
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 2.0 (Stage 3) 276 hp

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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